Mount Vernon Triangle Farmers Market The MVT CID is currently working to bring a farmers market to the neighborhood. Respondents to the the Fall 2013 Perception Survey listed a farmers market as the #1 requested community event. Below is a series of specific questions about when is the best day for a market and what you would like to buy at a market. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey and share your opinion. Question Title * 1. How often do you usually attend a farmers market during the summer/fall? Multiple times a week Weekly Monthly A few times per year Never Question Title * 2. What prevents you from shopping at a farmers market more often? (check all that apply) Time - There is no market that works for my schedule Location - There is no market near where I live or work Price - I can find the same food for less elsewhere Skills - I'm not sure how to cook with the foods I find at the market Interest - I'm not interested in going to a farmers market Question Title * 3. What day of the week are you most likely to attend a MVT Farmers Market? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Question Title * 4. When are you most likely to attend a MVT farmers market? Weekdays ~ 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Weekdays ~ 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Weekends ~ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Question Title * 5. What motivates you to shop at a farmers market? Circle all that apply. Buying the freshest & highest quality food available Trying new foods Supporting local farmers Helping the environment Sense of community (seeing neighbors, spending time with friends) Question Title * 6. What items would you like sold at a MVT farmers market? Please rank the options in order of prioirty with 1 being the highest priority and 7 being the lowest priority. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fresh produce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grass-fed meat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pasture-raised eggs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Breads and baked goods 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pickles, jams, & honey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flowers Question Title * 7. How often do you cook from scratch? Daily A few times a week Only on the weekends Once a month Almost never Question Title * 8. How much do you anticipate spending on local farmers market products each week? $0 to $10 $10 to $20 $20 to $40 $40 to $60 $60 to $80 $80 to $100 $100 or more Question Title * 9. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members pay at the onset of a growing season for a share of the anticipated harvest. Once harvesting begins, members receive a weekly share of the produce. Would you be interested in a weekday share delivered to your building? Yes No Done
